Applying for Post Grad Jobs in Various Government Agencies
Many government agencies do most if not all entry level hiring through their “Attorney Honors Programs.” Even if you don’t consider yourself an “honor student,” don’t be afraid to apply if you are interested. GPA requirements vary widely, and many programs look at “the whole candidate” instead of just grades. If you are interested in any of these agencies, go ahead and look at the programs–deadlines for 3Ls to apply for these post-grad jobs are coming up soon (deadlines vary by program). Some positions are in Washington, DC, while others are in regional offices. 2Ls, some of these agencies have summer 2021 opportunities. Recent grads who are judicial clerks can apply for a post-clerkship position.
ATTORNEY HONORS PROGRAMS
Department of Energy https://energy.gov/gc/honors-attorney-program
Department of Labor http://www.dol.gov/sol/honorsprogram/
Department of Justice https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/entry-level-attorneys
Department of Transportation https://www.transportation.gov/administrations/office-general-counsel/honors-attorney-program
EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) The EEOC does not list a current honors program, but job info can be found here: https://www.eeoc.gov/jobs-and-internships-eeoc
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) The EPA does not list a current honors program, but job info can be found here: https://www.epa.gov/careers
FCC (Federal Communications Commission) https://www.fcc.gov/general-counsel/general/attorney-honors-program
FDIC (Federal Insurance Deposit Corporation) https://www.fdic.gov/about/legalhonors/faq.html
GAO (Government Accountability Office) https://www.gao.gov/careers/legal_honors.html
Homeland Security https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-careers/honors-attorneys
HUD (Housing & Urban Development) https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/general_counsel/legalhonorsprogram
NOAA (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration) http://www.gc.noaa.gov/honors_program.html
USNRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) https://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/employment/honor-law.html
